Weather & Climate Test Review

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What causes winds to form on Earth?

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Uneven heating of the Earth by the sun.

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What is a climograph?

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A graphical representation of the climate of a specific area, showing temperature and precipitation over time.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

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What does upwelling provide for sea organisms?

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Nutrients.

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What is a gyre?

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The large, circular surface-current pattern found in each ocean.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy from the sun that drives weather patterns and climate.

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What are ocean currents?

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Continuous, directed movements of seawater generated by various forces acting upon the water.

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What is the role of elevation in weather patterns?

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Elevation can affect temperature and precipitation, leading to different weather conditions.

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What is a desert climograph likely to show?

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Low precipitation and high temperatures.

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What tools are used to measure weather?

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Thermometers, barometers, anemometers, and hygrometers.